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It feels like Imbarely functioningand just trying to make it through the day.
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It seems like literally everyone has taken to stress-bakingbread in this pandemic.
I would never make bread…who has the TIME?!
I shrieked dramatically at my boyfriend in January when he asked if I would consider making my own boule.
But thats time that Im starting to look forward to.
Mixing, kneading, and folding dough can all be done with your handsI promise its a sticky-but-fun mess!
If I were you, Id start digging through my cupboardsyou probably already have most of the equipment.
I guarantee youll look at 80% of this list and think, Oh!
Which means youre only 20% away from posting your own #quarantinebaking photos to the gram.
Welcome to the club.
If youre a thrill seeker, go ahead and try eyeballing measurements.
Im not going to ruin your fun.
Its the perfect instrument to get everything inside your mixing bowl incorporated.
Just be sure to wet the scraper first to prevent dough from sticking to it.
Ball 32-Ounce Mason Jars (Pack of Two)
TBH, mason jars arentessentialto making bread.
(Remember those???).
Ive been following thisbeginners guideto making a sourdough starter, if youre in need of guidance.
FYI, it might take more than a week for your starter to be ready, and thats okay!
FWIW: My 29th birthday is May 14 (wink, wink).
Somewhere along yourbreadmakingprocess, youll have to pour your dough onto a work surface and cut it in half.
Ive used plastic bowl scrapers, and theyve worked fine.
Resist the urge to crack a cheap joke about your ex, just.
Dont look at myInstagram: Im still getting there.
I KNOW I suck at scoring.
